One of the most popular American classics is finally hitting the road in the UK as Chevrolet ushers in a new electrified era of performance.
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray has made its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, making it the first-ever electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette.
The American icon will start deliveries across the UK in September 2025, with prices starting from £153,440 for the Coupe and £159,230 for the Convertible.
Chevrolet described the electric E-Ray as a bold fusion of "classic muscle and cutting-edge hybrid technology".
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The Corvette E-Ray will begin deliveries in September
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The E-Ray will include the mid-engine design of the eighth-generation Corvette, with the sports car aiming to improve performance and efficiency.
It comes equipped with a 6.2L LT2 Small Block V8, putting 482 horsepower (354 kW) and 452.1 lb-ft (613 Nm) of torque to the rear axle.
In total, the E-Ray produces 643 horsepower from the electric motor and Small Block V8 engine.
It is also the quickest production Corvette to grace UK roads, with acceleration from zero to 62mph in a staggering 2.9 seconds.
The Corvette E-Ray will start from £143,440
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Chevrolet said the new Corvette would be able to turn heads "from Knightsbridge to the North Coast 500" with its sleek design and impressive performance capabilities.
Stealth Mode allows the E-Ray to adapt to all environments, including four miles of quiet driving when in neighbourhoods, up to a limit of 44mph.
From this point, the engine will automatically engage, or if additional torque is requested by the driver, or the battery pack is depleted.
It also comes equipped with the best technology available for motorists to enjoy the drive, including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 14-speaker Bose Performance Series sound system and a video recorder.
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The vehicle is being debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
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The E-Ray has a top speed of 180mph, with both Coupe and Convertible models having a 7.9mpg fuel consumption rate.
Both vehicle types also have a CO2 emissions rate of 289g/mile, placing them in one of the most expensive categories for Vehicle Excise Duty.
Drivers can register their interest in the Corvette E-Ray at dealers located around the country, including in Altrincham, Birmingham, Glasgow and Shrewsbury.
The Goodwood Festival of Speed will also see the unveiling of a number of vehicles, allowing petrolheads to see the latest and greatest brands have to offer.
The Corvette E-Ray can accelerate from zero to 62mph in a staggering 2.9 seconds
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Maserati has raised the curtain on its new MCPURA super sports car at the iconic West Sussex festival, complete with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo engine.
Chinese brand Chery has also debuted its seven-seater Tiggo Super Hybrid as the first model in its UK line-up, as the Wuhu-based brand looks to increase its global footprint.
The Tiggo 8 is capable of 745 miles, including 56 electric-only miles, with Farrell Hsu, Country Director for Chery UK, saying there was no better place to debut the hybrid than at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
He added: "The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is a perfect expression of what Chery stands for: smart technology, generous space and electrified efficiency without compromise."